Social and Personal
Obituary
CAMILLERI. On November 4, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, DORIS née Fenech Clarke, was called to meet the Risen Lord at the age of 73, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Charles, her daughters Elizabeth, wife of Eugenio Lama, and Sandra, wife of Adrian Vella, her grandchildren Stefania and her husband Mark, Timothy and Ian, her mother Jane, her sisters Carmen and her husband Oliver Agius, and Mary and her husband Joseph Muscat, her brother Joseph and his wife Maria, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Balzan, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement will be appreciated.
EMINYAN. On Tuesday, November 5, at St Luke's Hospital, after a short illness, Dr RENÉ EMINYAN, MD, MRCOG, D.Pharm., aged 78, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother the Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his beloved wife Georgette, his daughters Maryse and her husband Phil Hogan, Simone and her husband Bernard dei' Conti Manduca and Yvette, Monica, widow of his son David, his brothers Victor and his wife Olga, Rev. Prof. Maurice Eminyan, SJ, his sister Inez Vassallo, his dearest grandchildren Janice and her husband Steve Lamb, Matthew, Lisa, Caroline, Jennifer and Connor, and his in-laws the Gonzi family, the Camilleri family and Rita Galea, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 1 p.m. for Our Lady of Sorrows parish church, St Paul's Bay, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
PUGLISEVICH. We regret to announce the death, on November 1, of ROSINA née Filletti, aged 93, at the Health Sciences Complex, St John's, Newfoundland, Canada, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Francis Xavier and leaving to mourn her loss her brothers Alex and Francis, both of Malta, sons Lino and his wife Fortunata, Charles and his wife Margaret, Edwin and his wife Vicky and daughter Josephine and her husband Fred, all of Canada, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, together with a large number of other relatives and friends in both Canada and Malta.
Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, St John's, Newfoundland, Canada. A funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 4 at St Pius X Catholic church, followed by interment at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please remember her in your prayers. A treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. May the Good Lord have mercy on her soul.
TONNA. On November 6, at his residence in Birkirkara, JOSEPH (ex-RMA), aged 83. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Pauline née Farrugia, his sons Carmel and his wife Pelagia, and their daughters Melody and her husband Conrad Grima and Alexia and her fiancé Matthew Pisani, his son John and his wife Connie and their son Wayne, brothers, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr. Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
Requiem Masses
Today's 6 p.m. Mass at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of the soul of IRENE D'ALICANDRO née Anastasi, sister of Rita, Oreste, Francis and Victor.
In Memoriam
ASCIAK - Fr LEO ASCIAK. Lovingly remembered by his brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews and nieces on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
BONNICI. In loving memory of our dearest mother GIULIA on the 50th anniversary of her death, 7.11.'52. Fondly remembered by her children Adele, Emilia, Doris, Bice, Lina and Peter Paul and her grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
FIORINI LOWELL - RICHARD. Lovingly remembered on the 29th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary and all his family.
MALLIA - TERESINA. In memory of a dear aunt on the 28th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her niece, nephews and in-laws.
MILLO. In loving memory of a beloved mother, MARY, on the sixth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by her daughter Carla, Paul, her grandchildren Marcus, Melany and Malcolm.
PECORELLA - CARMEN. Treasured memories of a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the third anniversary of her demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Dearly remembered by her children Godfrey, Mary Rose, Ian, Lucienne and their families. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
VALLETTA - RITA. On the 29th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children and their families.
WILLIAMS. Treasured memories of our dear ELIZABETH née Inglis on the eighth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by all the family.
WOODS. In loving memory of our dearest JOSEPH, today the ninth anniversary of his call to meet the Risen Lord. Treasured are the unfading memories of a devoted husband, cherished father and beloved nannu. Ever deeply missed and fondly remembered by his wife Melita, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.
ZAMMIT - ROSE of St Venera. Today being the 11th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by her husband Joe, Mary Rose and Joseph, grandchildren Kurt and Luke.
Malta Chamber Of Commerce
The annual general meeting of the members of the information technology trade section will be held today at 6 p.m.
Intimations Of Immortality
Marlene Saliba will be leading a discussion in Maltese on "Intimations of immortality: A discussion on poetry and spirituality" at the Teresian Spirituality Centre in Valley Road, Birkirkara, tomorrow at 7 p.m.
Support Group Meeting
The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder family support group is meeting at the Gian Frangisk Abela Junior College in Msida tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. A childminder will be available.
Nadur Nomination
Joseph Zerafa has presented his nomination to the Electoral Commission for the casual election for Nadur local council, to fill the vacancy created following the death of councillor Francis Sammut.
Prayer Meeting
A prayer meeting for the sanctification of priests and for priestly and religious vocations is being held in Qormi San Gorg parish church on Saturday from 9.45 p.m. to midnight.
Indoor Plants Circle
The Indoor Plants Circle is holding its next meeting at the Senior Citizens Centre, St Publius Street, Floriana, today at 6 p.m.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
6.00 p.m. Zejtun.
6.30 p.m. Birzebbuga.
President's Engagements Today
10 a.m., the President pays an official visit to Paola
6.30 p.m., at The Palace, Valletta, the President receives Dr Toomas Savi, Speaker of the Estonian Parliament.
What's On Today
Culture
7.30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce, Valletta, "Windows on Music" (concert-lecture) series, on 20th century music.
Films
8.15 p.m. at Eden Century Cinemas, Domenica in Italian, as part of European Cinema Festival.
Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to noon, and 12.45 to 5 p.m. at the Gozo Ministry in Victoria, exhibition of works by Denis Calleja, "Melange".
9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Mdina Cathedral Museum, exhibition of documents and designs marking the 300th anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral in Mdina.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corte Capitanale, Mdina, exhibition of recent paintings by Lawrence Buttigieg.
6.30 to 9 p.m. at ir-Razzett tal-Markiz in Mosta, exhibition on capital punishment in Malta.
At National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, historical artists' and member artists' exhibitions as part of the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce anniversary,
At Archaeology Museum, Valletta, exhibition on "Lost Arts of the Ancient Goldsmiths".
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, exhibition by R. Charis Pergolani.
At Big Blue Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sliema, exhibition by French artist Ran Gazit.
At St James Cavalier, exhibition by contemporary artists to mark the 150th anniversary of the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
At National Labour Centre, Hamrun, exhibition of paintings by Alex Dalli.